Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars is an American heiress and investor. She is the daughter of Audrey Ruth and Forrest Mars, Sr., and granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founders of the American candy company Mars, Incorporated.

• Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one third of Mars, the world’s largest candymaker, founded by her grandfather.
• She worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016.
• Her son Stephen Badger is chairman of Mars’ board of directors.
• A well-known philanthropist, she serves on six boards including at the Smithsonian and the National Archives.
• Her brother John owns one third of Mars; her late brother Forrest Jr’s. four daughters own the rest.